1. What is Time Lapse Calculation?

Time lapse calculation helps determine the final duration of a time lapse video based on the real-time event duration, interval between frames, and playback frame rate.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the time lapse formula:

Where:

• \( clip\_length \) — Resulting video length (seconds)
• \( event\_duration \) — Duration of actual event (days)
• \( interval \) — Time between captured frames (seconds)
• \( fps \) — Playback frame rate (frames per second)
• \( 86400 \) — Seconds in one day

Explanation: The equation converts days to seconds, divides by interval to get total frames, then divides by fps to get video duration.

3. Importance of Time Lapse Calculation

Details: Proper calculation ensures your time lapse video has the desired duration and smoothness. It helps plan storage needs and shooting intervals.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter event duration in days, interval between frames in seconds, and desired playback frame rate. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good interval for day-long events?
A: For a 24-hour event, 30-second intervals at 30fps will give a 24-second video.

Q2: How does frame rate affect the result?
A: Higher fps makes the video smoother but shorter. Standard is 24-30fps for natural motion.

Q3: Can I calculate for hours instead of days?
A: Yes, just convert hours to days (divide by 24) before entering the value.

Q4: What interval works best for plant growth?
A: For plants, typical intervals range from 30 seconds to 10 minutes depending on growth speed.

Q5: How many photos will I need?
A: Total photos = (event_duration × 86400) / interval. A 7-day event at 1-minute intervals = 10,080 photos.